Combine a visit to a village with some local liqueur tasting

One of Naxos' finest experiences is a visit to the historic village of Halki, about 20 minutes' drive from Naxos town (Chora).

Halki is a vivid reflection of historic Naxos and is full of the handsome façades of old villas and tower houses, legacy of a rich past as the one-time centre of Naxian commerce. Since the late 19th century, Halki has had strong connections with the production of kitron, a delicious liqueur.

The Vallindras Distillery in Halki's main square, still distils kitron the old-fashioned way. There are free tours of the old distillery's atmospheric rooms, which still contain ancient jars and copper stills. Kitron tastings round off the trip and a selection of the distillery's products are on sale.

To arrange a tour you need to phone 22850 22534 or 694255116.

And don't forget to refuel in the shady square of the village or take a look at the small shops around, such as the ceramics gallery-shop, L'Olivier.

Source: Lonely planet